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Kemasa

Posted 13 December 2013 - 09:02 PM

Kemasa

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If you have a surge suppressor connected to the UPS, you will need a pure sine wave as the stepped output appears to be a surge and so it can cause problems. If you connect the machine directly, then either will work. Some power distribution devices also have a surge suppressor in them, as well as many power strips.

Did you try the calculator? How long do you want to be able to run when the power is out?

BTW, a KVM switch can make it easy to use two computers and reduces the second keyboard, mouse and screen.

conceptualclarity

Posted 13 December 2013 - 10:04 PM

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If you have a surge suppressor connected to the UPS, you will need a pure sine wave as the stepped output appears to be a surge and so it can cause problems. If you connect the machine directly, then either will work

My surge protector is on the table rather than plugged into the wall. So I don't imagine there will be any problem keeping it separate from the UPS.

Did you try the calculator? How long do you want to be able to run when the power is out?

I will be using that calculator. I would like it to run as long as possible, like for when I get up from a nap or something.

BTW, a KVM switch can make it easy to use two computers and reduces the second keyboard, mouse and screen.

Oh, wow. Thanks for mentioning that. I have never heard of that. Just when I think I've got all the parts I need...

Please tell me all you can about KVM switches. I expect to make modest use of my old computer even after the transition period.

Kemasa

Posted 13 December 2013 - 10:44 PM

You don't want to plug the surge protector into the UPS, it does that job and when it runs on battery it can cause problems unless the UPS puts out a true sine wave.

Well, running as long as possible means getting the largest UPS possible or also getting a generator.

As for a KVM, you need to get one which can switch the types of keyboards/mouse you have. If both have a USB keyboard, then it will easier. If one has a USB keyboard, then it might be harder to get a KVM which can handle both.

Kemasa

Posted 23 December 2013 - 04:44 PM

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If you want to have separate monitors and keyboards, then there is no reason for a KVM. Part of it is saving desktop space since you don't have to have room for two monitors, keyboards and mice, plus it is easier to switch back and forth.